Religious leaders across the spectrum understand the threat: If Uncle Sam can mandate that they violate their consciences through an obvious fiscal sleight-of-hand, religious liberty and the free exercise of conscience experience erosion not easily repaired and all too easily exploited. Such respected scholars as Harvard's Mary Ann Glendon and Princeton's Robert George - and FRC's own Dr. Pat Fagan - have published an open letter stating, in part:

Last week, FRC President Tony Perkins hosted a distinguished panel of leaders from across the theological, educational, and political spectrum to discuss the grave implications of this threat. You can view a video of the webcast, titled "Healthcare Mandate: Violating the Separation of Church and State," here.

FRC also urges you to sign the Manhattan Declaration's "Mr. President, I Still Believe" to let Mr. Obama know that social conservatives will not accept the diaphanous and condescending coverlet of faux accommodation. Are you prepared to take action - at the least, to write, speak out, and pray - to retain our precious liberties of religion and conscience?

Sincerely,

Rob Schwarzwalder

Senior Vice President

Family Research Council

P.S. February is the month when we celebrate Valentine's Day - which is the latest publication of FRC's Marriage and Religion Research Institute, "162 Reasons to Marry," is so timely. You can download a copy for free here.